World War II - D-Day - What did the 'D' stand for?

Answer 1

D-Day is the unnamed day on which an operation commences or is due to commence. This may be the commencement of hostilities or any other operation. The most famous is D-Day, June 6, 1944, when "Operation Overlord" began. Contrary to popular belief, the "D" does not stand for any specific word-the most popular being disembark. (NATO)

Answer 2

D =Day, H=Hour, I will elaborate a little. the invasion, (or any major operation) was planned way in advance without a date being assigned for commencement. For purposes of planning, you assumed the operation would start at D-Day and H-hour with the day and time to be determined later. then you can plan for how things will proceedstarting from Day 1-0hour and start counting as in D+1 day, D+2 day, etc. Only at the last minute did anyone know what day the whole thing will actually take place. With June 6, 1944 they had to wait on the weather among other things.

Answer 3

What does the “D” in D-Day stand for?

The “D” does not stand for "Deliverance", "Doom", "Debarkation" or similar words. In fact, it does not stand for anything. The “D” is derived from the word "Day". “D-Day” means the day on which a military operation begins. The term "D-Day" has been used for many different operations, but it is now generally only used to refer to the Allied landings in Normandy on 6 June 1944.


Why was the expression "D-Day" used?

When a military operation is being planned, its actual date and time is not always known exactly. The term "D-Day" was therefore used to mean the date on which operations would begin, whenever that was to be. The day before D-Day was known as "D-1", while the day after D-Day was "D+1", and so on. This meant that if the projected date of an operation changed, all the dates in the plan did not also need to be changed. This actually happened in the case of the Normandy Landings. D-Day in Normandy was originally intended to be on 5 June 1944, but at the last minute bad weather delayed it until the following day. The armed forces also used the expression "H-Hour" for the time during the day at which operations were to begin.

Answer 4

What a bunch of uneducated people have answered this question. It stands for Dunquerque(might be spelled wrong) in France, which is when the war ended, I think June 6th 1945. VE day is victory in Europe. It's on the news often enough, that's how I know.

Answer 5

I would imagine the D was a reference to all things connected to Overlord used by all during the 3 years of organising the operation thereby known to only the people involved security if you like

Answer 6

It doesn't mean anything by itself. But D-Day together means the designated starting point of a combat or invasion.

Answer 7

The “D” does not stand for "Deliverance", "Doom", "Debarkation" or similar words. In fact, it does not stand for anything. The “D” is derived from the word "Day". “D-Day” means the day on which a military operation begins. The term "D-Day" has been used for many different operations, but it is now generally only used to refer to the Allied landings in Normandy on 6 June 1944.
http://www.ddaymuseum.co.uk/faq.htm

In military terms, D-Day and H-Hour are sometimes used for the day and hour on which a combat attack or operation is to be initiated. They are used when the day and hour have not yet been determined, or when secrecy is important.
http://www.worldwar2history.info/D-Day/D-in-D-Day.html
hope this helps :)

Answer 8

Hello im quite shocked as to the reason why you dont know this its decition. I learnt that at school even though Im 24 I can still remember plus my dad drilled it into my head when I was little. I dont think I've ever been the first to answer somebodys question so im excited. Hayley-May sorry Im back I might actually be wrong, It could be deliberation sorry im crap.:-)

Answer 9

D Day stands for Day, Day

Answer 10

Deliverance